Summary:
Zip code 31008, encompassing the Byron, GA area, is served by a single middle school, Byron Middle School, which educates students in grades 6 through 8 within the Peach County School District.
Byron Middle School stands out as a mathematics powerhouse, particularly in advanced coursework. Its Algebra I End-of-Course proficiency rate of 75.9% is more than double the state average (48.1%) and nearly triple the district average (29.3%), a remarkable achievement given that 84.7% of its students qualify for free or reduced lunch. The school also exceeds state averages in 8th grade math (52.7% vs. 46.3%) and 8th grade social studies (48.0% vs. 40.2%). However, this strength is not uniform across subjects. 8th grade science proficiency sits at just 12.9%, dramatically below the state's 29.7% and representing a sharp decline from the prior year's 25.5%. This creates a clear dichotomy: the school excels in math while struggling significantly in science, suggesting a potential area for instructional focus and resource allocation.
Year-over-year data reveals notable volatility. While Algebra I, 6th grade math, and 8th grade math all improved by 7 to 9 points, 7th grade math, 8th grade science, and 8th grade social studies each dropped by 10 to 13 points. This instability, combined with a chronic absenteeism rate of 24.0% (well above the state's 17.7%), presents ongoing challenges. Despite these fluctuations, the school's overall ranking has improved from the 46th percentile in 2023-2024 to the 54th percentile in 2025-2026, and it consistently outperforms its district across nearly every subject. For parents, this means a school with exceptional math instruction and a positive trajectory, but one where science achievement and attendance remain significant concerns to monitor. Note that ELA scores for 2025-2026 are not yet available and will be released in December.
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